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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,515.08, 90,782.34 and 25,464.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,515.08, 90,782.34 and 25,464.76 is: 38,201.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,515.08 : 90,782.34 = 25,464.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,515.08/90,782.34 = 25,464.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,515.08x = 90,782.34 × 25,464.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,515.08x = 2,311,750,500.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,311,750,500.34/60,515.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,201.23

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